Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz): Compare prices  

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  Acer Aspire Predator

  Acer's Aspire Predator ticks most of the boxes for an enthusiast's machine, but the interior is a let down.

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  Asus Eee Box

  We've got mixed feelings about the Eee Box, and nettops in general. You might as well buy a netbook and gain the bonus of portability.

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  Intel reveals Core i7 chips

  Intel has revealed the branding for the successor to its Core 2 Duo brand.

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  Inside Apple's new Chatswood store

  Apple selected a shopping centre in suburban Sydney as the location for its second retail outlet in the Asia Pacific. Our photo gallery takes you to its grand opening.

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  Dell Studio Hybrid

  If you consider all of the options in the price range, the Dell Studio Hybrid is not very compelling. However, if you limit yourself to the very specific niche of small PCs, you'll appreciate its clever design and relatively powerful hardware.

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  Sydney's Chatswood to get Apple store

  Apple announced today that it would open a second official retail store in Sydney at 9am this Saturday (9 August), in the Sydney suburb of Chatswood.

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  Microsoft's computer in the round

  CNET News' Ina Fried gets an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Microsoft's Sphere surface computer.

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  Eight tips to make your home eco-friendly

  Cnet.com.au's top tips to turn your home into a more eco-friendly household.

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  Seagate announces 500GB notebook drive

  Seagate last week unveiled a 500GB 2.5-inch notebook drive as well as a 1.5TB desktop hard drive, claiming industry firsts for both.

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  DIY: Wipe Your Hard Drive Clean

  Get out your virtual scrub brush and let's get busy. A full Windows reinstall is the ultimate cure-all for inexplicable errors, crashes and glitches. Our step-by-step primer leads the way.

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  Killer Downloads: Best antivirus software for your home PC

  If your PC doesn't have virus protection, you're playing with fire. Jason Parker picks his three favourite antivirus utilities--and one's even free!

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  DIY: Add a Mac to your Windows Network

  If the Mac and the PC are the yin and yang of the tech universe, then these two seeming opposites should be able to coexist harmoniously.

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  Dual-core desktop CPU bout: AMD vs. Intel

  AMD and Intel both have dual-core CPUs out on the market, but which chip maker's technology is truly the best?

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  Share files and printers across your network

  Make your PCs share files and printers, even if they're running different operating systems.

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  75 PC Tips & Tricks

  Our insider secrets will help you master your PC and all its applications.

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  Photos: Annoying hardware, a rogues' gallery

  Hardware may be less 'in your face' than software, but it can still ruin your day. We've listed our main bugbears: let us know if you agree.

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  10 things to know before buying a video card

  Selecting a video card upgrade can be an intimidating task. Here are 10 things you need to know about video cards before shopping for one.

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  PC hardware can pose rootkit threat

  PC hardware components can provide a way for hackers to sneak malicious code onto a computer, a security researcher warned Wednesday.

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  Acer Aspire Predator

  Acer's Aspire Predator ticks most of the boxes for an enthusiast's machine, but the interior is a let down.

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  Asus Eee Box

  We've got mixed feelings about the Eee Box, and nettops in general. You might as well buy a netbook and gain the bonus of portability.

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  Dell Studio Hybrid

  If you consider all of the options in the price range, the Dell Studio Hybrid is not very compelling. However, if you limit yourself to the very specific niche of small PCs, you'll appreciate its clever design and relatively powerful hardware.

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  HP TouchSmart IQ505a

  The second generation TouchSmart as just a panel PC is gorgeous. The AU$1,999 price is fantastic as well — but we can't help but feel that there's so much more potential in the touchscreen aspect being left, ahem, untapped.

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  Sony VAIO LT VCG-LT28G

  We're still trying to work out who the target market for the highly expensive LT VAIO is. Design-crazed multimillionaires, perhaps.

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  Acer Aspire Predator

  Acer's Aspire Predator ticks most of the boxes for an enthusiast's machine, but the interior is a let down.

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  Asus Eee Box

  We've got mixed feelings about the Eee Box, and nettops in general. You might as well buy a netbook and gain the bonus of portability.

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  Linksys Media Center Extender DMA2200

  The MCE DMA2200 is probably the best media streaming device we've ever tested. It only works with Windows Vista, but for streaming media from a PC to the TV, it's ideal.

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  Dell Dimension 3100

  For users on a budget, the Dimension 3100 has most of its bases covered despite there being alternatives that provide superior value for money.

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  Mediagate MG-350HD

  The Mediagate MG-350HD is an excellent all-in-one home media solution -- as long as you're not timid about installing a hard drive.

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  Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz)

  A slight bump to the specifications for the same price, the option to upgrade the graphics means the 24-inch iMac keeps the Editors' Choice it earned last year.

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  Dell XPS 630

  With its newest full-fledged gaming PC, Dell shows that it understands the mainstream gaming desktop as well as the high-end.

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  Acer Veriton L460

  While Acer points to the Veriton 1000 for corporate rollouts, the quietness, form factor and features of the L460 are perfect for the small business market.

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  Apple iMac (24-inch, 2.8GHz)

  With the same elegant design as its 20-inch, 2.4GHz sibling, the 24-inch, 2.8GHz iMac offers 30 percent more screen area and a modest performance boost.

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  Optima WorkPro 7000T

  For those after a sub-AU$1500 PC, the Optima WorkPro 7000T offers the best bang-for-buck we've seen so far. Highly recommended.

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